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Liliana, Cassandra, Irina, Vanessa

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In terms of sound, I'd rank Vanessa higher than Irina, but including associations I'd rank Irina higher.

Liliana (really like)
Irina (like)
Cassandra
Vanessa (dislike)

I think Vanessa should make a comeback.

Choosing between Cassandra and Vanessa is a very difficult decision for me; I'm feeling Cassandra today more, however. Vanessa and Cassandra are both interchangeable for that highest-ranked spot. Next, I would list Irina and then Liliana; both are beautiful, but I love how Irina sounds!

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Irina
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Cassandra

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I don't know why, but I really don't like Cassandra.

1. Cassandra
2. Liliana
3. Vanessa
4. Irina

Liliana is one of my all time favorite names!! I prefer the spelling Lilliana, but both are great! In fact, I love all these names!

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Liliana > Irina > Cassandra > Vanessa

Irina > Cassandra > Liliana > Vanessa

Cassandra
Liliana
Irina
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Vanessa

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Vanessa is a name I should like, given my tastes; but it has always felt cold and standoffish to me.

I prefer Lilian to Liliana - the LIliANa rhythm doesn't please me. But I don't even like Lilian.
I once met an Irina who pronounced it eyeREEna. I like that better than any other pronunciation.
Cassandra bugs me twice. I don't like Sandra or any name containing it, and the legend of Cassandra is a very unhappy one.
I like Vanessa a lot. Don't think I'd ever use it, but that's just because there are other names I prefer. As invented names go, it's probably the best, and I love the butterfly connection.
Order of preference, therefore:
1 Vanessa
2 Irina
3 Cassandra and Liliana, joint last

Vanessa then Cassandra

1 Irina
2 Vanessa
3 Cassandra
4 Liliana

1. Liliana - I would call her "Lily", though
2. Vanessa
3. Cassandra
4. Irina